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As a diversity-driven, woman-owned marketing agency, we believe in putting people first. Our team of artists, content creators, data nerds and marketing unicorns dream up and execute engaging campaigns that meet clients goals and audiences needs. We're ready for you. Are you ready for us?...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Certified E-Commerce Development Company...
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- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Webgamma is a UI/UX design, branding, and web design agency that helps businesses turn complex ideas into meaningful digital experiences. From intuitive interfaces to distinctive brand identities, we design and build websites that connect with users and drive real results...
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- UI/UX Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Nika transforms companies by designing best-in-class experiences, driven by strong creative and rooted in technology, data, and strategy. We combine these capabilities to create a brand experience that grows businesses and people love...
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- Branding
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- Digital Services
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Urban Insight is the leading digital agency in Los Angeles, specializing in digital strategy, website design, development, and support. With a focus on project leadership, thoughtful design, and technical best practices, we create award-winning websites that drive success. Our proven track record and...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
A global Software Development as a Service (SDaaS) & IT Consulting group who delivers sustainable Blockchain Development, Software Development, including Web/App/Game Development, AI & Machine Learning, Odoo ERP with success guaranteed...
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- Web Development
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- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Costa Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 34 Projects Listed
PM Solutions specializes in advertising and content marketing for social media, websites, print, radio, billboards and blogposts. The focus is on brand promotion, SEO, increasing visibility, digital advertising and increasing target engagement...
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- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Design Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Don't let your business get lost in the crowd! We are a team of dedicated professionals providing digital marketing strategies that make sure your service business makes a great online impression. We add on search marketing solutions and follow-up strategies that drive traffic and conversions...
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- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Anuva is a leading Digital Marketing Agency delivering results driven Digital Marketing Services...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Folsom, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Vrrb elevates digital experiences for brands like Visa, Ferrari, and Red Bull. The team's unmatched passion for user-centric interfaces and custom digital solutions fuels every project, delivering web design that inspires action and measurable growth...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Affordable Web came into existence in the year 2007 with evolutionary measures taken into consideration for a consistent enhancement in its service-providing capabilities. Since then, Affordable Web has gradually grown into one of the best IT solutions in town with more margin for extending its clientele...
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- Web Development
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Logix Shapers is an IT outsourcing company founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. We are serving clients by providing effective software, websites and cutting edge solutions like remote team management tools, cloud computing solutions and more to help in businesses growth. We...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Folsom, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
WEBITMD is a Growth Marketing + Sales Development Agency with extensive expertise in tech-driven solutions, aiming to help businesses achieve their growth ambitions through our amazing combination of marketing strategy and web engineering. For over 12 years now, we've been striving towards this goal from our...
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- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Migration Marketing
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Migration Marketing is a strategic brand consultancy specializing in longevity, aging, and wellness. We partner with companies advancing the science of better living, helping them define their brand, craft their story, and stand out in a rapidly evolving market...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Motif Brands: Branding Studio - Transforming brands beyond business with award-winning creativity that drives results. Brand transformations that grows businesses. Founded by Reilly Newman in California...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Paso Robles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Flyaps
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Flyaps is an AI & cloud engineering company headquartered in New York, with delivery teams in Ukraine and Poland. For 12+ years, we've helped early-stage startups scale into unicorns and modernized legacy businesses into IT leaders...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- IT Services
- DevOps Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
AFX WEB STUDIOS operates as a comprehensive web design agency, dedicated to facilitating the expansion of businesses' online presence. Our team comprises seasoned professionals with a specialization in crafting visually captivating and user-centric websites, offering local SEO expertise to enhance search...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Really Dope Digital is a full service digital agency. We connect a decade of expertise in design and development with brands and content creators to create elevated experiences on the web. From concept through production, RDD has the answers and skills to build strong brand and technical visions into reality...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Market Research
- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Second Crew is a team of UX/UI designers, front-end developers and web analysts with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset. Located in Silicon Valley, we specialize in creating memorable websites that drive sales. Through collaborations with innovative founders, we help launch, grow and scale businesses...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Ascendance is a results-driven digital marketing firm located in San Diego that was launched in 2015. We are not your usual agency that costs a lot for a little amount of work. While some may argue that "you get what you pay for," this is not always the case in our field. Asher Stefani, our founder, founded...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Chula Vista, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 38 Projects Listed
We convert businesses into brands by building booming and beautiful online presences for them...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Comrax Group is a worldwide development company offering internet solutions, offshore development services, and API solutions. We are dedicated to delivering top-notch services that go beyond client expectations. Our expertise encompasses creating attractive websites, user-friendly web portals, and tailored...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- California City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Cerebral Studio stands as digital product design agency distinguished for its expertise in psychology-infused UX design tailored for e-Commerce, B2B platforms, and industries. Our track record showcases the generation of over $500M in value for a broad spectrum of startups and enterprises...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We provide UI/UX design services for growing companies. Our team creates heart-racing experiences by applying design thinking and bold creativity. Whatever your mission is, ours is to accompany you to success and generate powerful results...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mountain View, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Honter Studio is a California-based design agency offering unlimited design subscription services and full web/app development. We help startups and fast-growing teams launch brands, build platforms, and scale creative output all under one flat monthly rate...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We Don't Do Tricks. We Do Pixel Perfect Magic. Abra is about turning ideas into purposeful websites derived from the Aramaic 'Abracadabra', meaning "I create as I speak". From Shopify and WordPress to custom solutions, we've built everything from full-featured e-commerce sites and corporate websites to...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Whether you need strategy, consulting, hiring support, or a fresh website, we partner with you to build solutions that fit your goals, budget, and long-term growth...
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- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Business Consulting
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Dublin, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Mobikasa is a full-service global digital agency headquartered in Miami, delivering high-performance web, mobile, and e-commerce solutions since 2011. We help brands scale through custom apps, scalable storefronts, and data-driven marketing, blending strategy, design, and technology...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Coalition Technologies is a leading digital marketing agency specializing in automotive SEO, web design, PPC advertising, and more services...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
We provide results-driven solutions in the Digital field since 2006. While working with us you will receive the expertise and knowledge from our Digital Agency and highly qualified resources from our Research & Development Competence Centre...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Escondido, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our mission is to unleash the untapped potential of businesses by harnessing the power of design and technology. Through our innovative approach, we identify and capitalize on valuable business opportunities, propelling organizations toward growth and success...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
CitrusBits is a mobile app development agency that designs and develops impactful mobile apps and responsive mobile content for businesses of all types. Having developed critical mobile apps for clients including DuPont, J&J, Burger King, Quiksilver, Symantec, and Sothebys, CitrusBits is trusted by movers and...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- IoT
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Founded in 1997, BayCreative is a San Francisco based B2B marketing, branding, and digital agency. With a compact team of fewer than 50 professionals, the firm acts as a full-service marketing department in a box for tech companies, offering integrated creative strategy, content, web, video, and campaign...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
BexBrands specializes in developing genuine communication touchpoints to foster brand-customer relationships. Our services span advertising and graphic design in print, web, email and social media to maintain brand consistency. We excel in package design, finding your unique mark in the marketplace...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
eCommerce development experts and Certified Magento Agency with offices in Orange County, Austin and Los Angeles. Brandastic helps ecommerce platform businesses growth with a full spectrum of services from SEO, PPC to web design and development. Also, featured in media outlets such as Yahoo Finance, USA Today...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Logicspice is a well-established mobile app and web development company that boasts over 18+ years of experience and has successfully completed over 2000 projects with a significant number of repeat clients...
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- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Beverly Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $21/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Xicom has been building software and mobile apps that moves businesses forward. Over 20+ years, we have grown into a trusted AI development company, delivering 1800+ projects to 750+ clients across 50+ countries, including startups, SMBs, and enterprises...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Vipra is a technology consultation service provider with 100+ experienced developers and designers on board, we have assisted startups to enterprises in achieving digital success all across the Globe, we are very strong with quality and timely delivery...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Walnut, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Innofied is an award-winning B2B AI software development company with 600+ successful projects since 2012, helping businessesincluding Fortune 500 companieswith modern AI and SaaS solutions. With a global presence, our game-changing automated solutions continue to drive success across industries...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sunnyvale, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
360 Degree Technosoft has a 360 Degree approach to find the solutions of any problems faced by our client...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Award-Winning Public Relations, Marketing, Multimedia Content Creation, and Video, TV, Film, & Podcast Production...
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- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your UX/UI design partner for B2B workplace products...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- WordPress Website Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
Runningfish is a San Diego Based Web Design and Digital Marketing Company...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
GelComm, with over 20 years of experience, offers forward-thinking packaging design and comprehensive communications strategy for partners ranging from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups. Our areas of expertise encompass consumer goods packaging, entertainment branding, licensing and consumer research, all...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Our fields of expertise: software development, mobile app development, web development, virtual reality development, app development, app modernization and optimization services, DevOps consulting services, software testing...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
MyAppGurus is best Mobile App Development Company, offering App Development Services globally, Having dedicated and expert mobile app development team to design your app...
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- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Fremont, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Visualab is a strategy-driven design and music marketing agency based in Los Angeles. We unify our creative, digital and marketing expertise to provide comprehensive solutions for businesses of all kinds looking to gain greater competitive advantage in today's market...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Titan Growth, our highly skilled team, deeply rooted in paid media, amazon marketing, and technical SEO, utilizes their extensive experience and proprietary technology to empower our clients in achieving substantial brand growth, increased revenue, and enhanced profitability...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Forward Push works exclusively with law firms generating $500k or more annually. Every engagement is built around Case Gravity four AI components and twelve full-service disciplines running from one strategy, one team, one result...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Its On Media is a leading web and mobile app development agency, specializing in innovative app design, development, and seamless digital transformation...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Fresno, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Web Design Companies in California
What red flags should I watch for when evaluating web design firms in California?
The most common red flags when evaluating web design firms in California are vague contracts, portfolios with no performance data, and agencies that can't explain their process before you sign. If something feels unclear in the sales stage, it won't get clearer once the project starts.
Pay attention to:
- Portfolios with no measurable outcomes, only visuals, no conversion or performance data
- Vague contracts without milestones, revision limits, or a defined handoff process
- No post-launch support plan, or support billed at surprise hourly rates
- Designs that look templated across clients, same layout, different logo
- Pressure to sign before receiving a detailed proposal
What do California web design agencies charge that most buyers don't expect?
Most California web design agencies quote a project price that doesn't include content migration, platform licensing, or post-launch support — costs that can add thousands to the final invoice. Always ask for a line-item breakdown before signing.
- Content migration: Moving existing pages, copy, and SEO data is rarely included by default
- CMS licensing: Platforms like Webflow or Shopify carry ongoing subscription fees
- Hosting and domain management: Often invoiced separately after launch
- Extra revision rounds: Anything beyond the contracted limit is typically billed hourly
- Post-launch fixes: Many web design companies in California treat these as a separate retainer
How do I know if a California web design firm has real eCommerce or SaaS experience?
Ask for evidence, not examples. A California web design firm with genuine eCommerce or SaaS experience can show you conversion rate improvements, platform-specific expertise (Shopify, Magento, custom builds), and decisions they made about checkout UX or onboarding flows, not just what the site looks like.
If their case studies only show visual redesigns with no business metrics attached, their experience is likely surface-level. Ask for a reference you can actually call.
When does it make sense to hire a local California web design agency?
When proximity adds real value to the work. That means in-person discovery sessions, brand shoots, or ongoing collaboration that benefits from being in the same room.
It also makes sense if you're in a regulated industry, like healthcare, legal, or finance, where a California web design agency familiar with state compliance standards reduces your risk.
For fully remote projects with a clear brief and defined deliverables, geography matters far less than process and expertise.
What does a bad web design engagement look like, and how do I avoid it?
Most failed projects fail because of misaligned expectations that nobody caught early. The pattern is usually the same: no staged delivery, no named point of contact, and scope changes handled informally until costs spiral.
- Require milestone-based delivery so you're reviewing work in stages, not at the end
- Get a named project lead in writing before work starts
- Make sure the contract defines what triggers a change order
Should I start with a pilot project or commit to a full engagement upfront?
A pilot makes sense when you haven't worked with the agency before, and the full scope is large or high stakes. A smaller paid task, such as a landing page, a design audit, or a single feature, tells you how they communicate, how they handle feedback, and whether their process matches what they promised in the proposal.
That said, not every California web design firm offers pilots, and some projects don't lend themselves to it. If the agency has strong references from similar projects and a contract with clear milestones and exit clauses, committing upfront is a reasonable call.
How do I compare two web designers in California who look equally qualified on paper?
Send both a detailed brief and watch how they respond: what they ask, what they miss, how long it takes. That tells you more than their portfolio.
Then ask each one how they handle scope changes mid-project. Vague answers here become expensive problems later.
The designers who ask better questions during the proposal stage almost always run better projects.
What should I expect week by week in the first 60 days after hiring?
A well-structured engagement with web design companies in California follows a clear arc: discovery first, structure second, visuals third. Agencies that skip straight to design generate the most expensive revision cycles.
| Timeline | Phase | What Happens |
| Week 1-2 | Discovery and kickoff | Goals defined, audience clarified, technical requirements mapped, content audited |
| Week 3-4 | Wireframes and site architecture | Page structure and user flows created and approved before design starts |
| Week 5-6 | Visual design | High-fidelity mockups of key pages delivered, first feedback round collected |
| Week 7-8 | Design refinement and handoff | Final designs approved, assets prepared, development phase begins |
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